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Central Park Carriage Overturns Near Tavern on Green,
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Park Safety Incidents

Central Park Carriage Overturns Near Tavern on Green, Two Injured

NEW YORK — A horsedrawn carriage overturned near the popular Tavern on the Green in Central Park on March 22, 2026, causing minor injuries to two pass

June 3, 2026
NYPD Releases Video in Central Park Sexual Assault
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Public Safety Alerts

NYPD Releases Video in Central Park Sexual Assault Case, Seeks Public Help

NEW YORK — The community remains on edge after the New York Police Department (NYPD) released disturbing surveillance video footage of a suspect in a

June 3, 2026
Central Park Transformed by Winter Storm, Draws Photograp...
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Weather Impacts

Central Park Transformed by Winter Storm, Draws Photographers and Families

NEW YORK — A blanket of pristine white snow transformed Central Park into a breathtaking winter wonderland on January 20, 2026, following an overnight

June 3, 2026
Teen Survives Central Park Lightning Strike Near Naumburg
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Emergency Incidents

Teen Survives Central Park Lightning Strike Near Naumburg Bandshell

NEW YORK — "It was a miracle, honestly. One moment he was walking, the next there was this blinding flash and a crack that shook the ground," eyewitne

June 3, 2026
NYC Half Marathon 2026 Breaks Finisher Record with
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Athletic Events

NYC Half Marathon 2026 Breaks Finisher Record with 30,229 Participants

NEW YORK — A recordshattering 30,229 runners crossed the finish line in Central Park on March 15, 2026, marking the largest number of finishers in the

June 3, 2026
Central Park: Horse Carriage Incident Injures Two Tourists,
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Park Safety Incidents

Central Park: Horse Carriage Incident Injures Two Tourists, Sparks Safety Debate

NEW YORK — Two tourists sustained minor injuries yesterday afternoon after a horsedrawn carriage overturned near West 60th Street and Central Park Sou

June 2, 2026
Woman Slashed Near Central Park's Bethesda Terrace; Police
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Public Safety Incidents

Woman Slashed Near Central Park's Bethesda Terrace; Police Investigate

NEW YORK — "The safety of every individual in Central Park is our paramount concern, and we are actively pursuing all leads in this disturbing inciden

June 2, 2026
Bill Ritter Honored at YAI Central Park Challenge;
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Charity Events

Bill Ritter Honored at YAI Central Park Challenge; Record Funds Raised

NEW YORK — Veteran ABC7 Eyewitness News anchor Bill Ritter was presented with a special Lifetime Achievement Award yesterday as he emceed the annual Y

June 2, 2026
NYC Half Marathon: 30,229 Finishers Set New Record
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Sporting Events

NYC Half Marathon: 30,229 Finishers Set New Record in 2026 Race

NEW YORK — An unprecedented 30,229 runners crossed the finish line in Central Park during the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 15. This

June 2, 2026